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The Hang! As Seen On Almost Famous Magazine!Authenticity in Music: Meghan Pulles on Being Fearless and Vulnerable on The Hang!In this heartfelt episode of The Hang!, host Scott Saldinger sits down with Nashville-based singer/songwriter Meghan Pulles—a true siren of emotional authenticity. Known for transforming pain into poetry and memory into melody, Meghan’s music invites listeners to feel deeply, heal honestly, and connect with the parts of themselves they’ve long silenced.
From her early days in opera training to her evolution as an indie artist with a healing mission, Meghan’s story is one of courage, self-discovery, and unfiltered truth. She opens up about growing up with music in her blood, being raised by a fat...
2026-01-0638 min
Sound of IdeasFirst Amendment rights of children could impact proposed social media access laws | Law of The LandSocial media restrictions could infringe on First Amendment rights for children
Note: This conversation originally aired on the "Sound of Ideas" on Nov. 3, 2025.
How to manage young people's social media use is a big question, with many factors at play, including the well-being of minors, the logistics of monitoring online activity and their constitutional rights.
In Ohio, lawmakers are trying to take this matter into their own hands. One law limiting social media access is currently on hold, after a federal court blocked it...
2025-12-2950 min
Reasons We Serve: Police Careers & Officer ExperienceConfession Game: Nassau PD's Patty Scalzo on Interrogations, Psychology & Policing's Hidden Toll🎥 Episode 138Step into the mind of Patty Scalzo, a trailblazing female detective who served 19.5 years with the Nassau County Police Department, rising from uniform patrols in high-crime Elmont to mastering the "mental chess" of confessions that cracked even hardened suspects. Discover her unfiltered tales of leveraging psychology over force—why suspects confessed to please her, the good cop/bad cop dynamics with partner Tony, and the raw realities of domestics, car chases, and vehicle theft busts fueled by her lifelong car obsession. From a reluctant recruit pushed by her mom at 19 to early retirement after injury, Patty reflects on erode...
2025-12-141h 10
Miss Heard Song LyricsSeason 7 Episode 328: Letting GoMiss Heard celebrates Season 7, Episode 328 where we uncover the real-life disappearance that inspired Fastball’s 1998 hit “The Way,” a song that transformed the Austin trio into platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated stars. We explore how Tony Scalzo turned a tragic news story into a romanticized tale of escape that captivated listeners and dominated rock charts across North America. Finally, we look at the surreal McG-directed music video that helped cement the track as one of the most memorable alt-rock anthems of the ’90s.
You can listen to all our episodes at our website at: https://pod.co/miss-heard-song-lyrics Or iTune...
2025-12-1012 min
The Hang! As Seen On Almost Famous Magazine!Jack McBannon — Recording "Alaska" on the road, his Most Personal Album Yet on The Hang!In this heartfelt episode of The Hang! from Almost Famous Magazine, host Scott Saldinger reconnects with German singer-songwriter Jack McBannon for a conversation that spans continents, creativity, and courage. Known for his soulful storytelling and introspective lyrics, McBannon returns to discuss his new album “Alaska”, a deeply personal work inspired by his daring cross-country adventure across the United States.
The episode begins with McBannon recounting his decision to sell nearly everything he owned in Germany, purchase a truck he named James, and ship it across the Atlantic to live life as a modern nomad. From the East Coas...
2025-12-0939 min
The Bright Sound PodcastTBSP213: House Mix by DiscussorTracklist:
Intro
[House Section]
Aaron Smith ft. Alicia Howard - Outer Level (Tony Arzadon Extended) [Gods of Madness Recordings]
Wippe Roma - Saga (Extended Mix)
Favna - Lose Control (Extended Edit) [Hathor Records]
Dream Wisely - Summer Madness - Extended Mix [Exoteric Records]
The Everything - Taipai Personality (Extended Ivermectin Mix) [Ghosts, UFOs, and Mushrooms]
Billie Eilish - CHIHIRO (Fresh Powder Remix)
Alex Inc & Rani De Rush - Losing My Mind (Original Mix) [Legent Music]
Fede Spamer - Deep Desire [Undivided]
Dream Wisely - Expansions (Extended Mix) [Exoteric Records]
Horacio Payan - LOSE THIS [XOCHI Records]
Julien Scalzo x Max...
2025-11-161h 00The Bright Sound PodcastTBSP213: House Mix by DiscussorTracklist:
Intro
[House Section]
Aaron Smith ft. Alicia Howard - Outer Level (Tony Arzadon Extended) [Gods of Madness Recordings]
Wippe Roma - Saga (Extended Mix)
Favna - Lose Control (Extended Edit) [Hathor Records]
Dream Wisely - Summer Madness - Extended Mix [Exoteric Records]
The Everything - Taipai Personality (Extended Ivermectin Mix) [Ghosts, UFOs, and Mushrooms]
Billie Eilish - CHIHIRO (Fresh Powder Remix)
Alex Inc & Rani De Rush - Losing My Mind (Original Mix) [Legent Music]
Fede Spamer - Deep Desire [Undivided]
Dream Wisely - Expansions (Extended Mix) [Exoteric Records]
Horacio Payan - LOSE THIS [XOCHI Records]
Julien Scalzo x Max...
2025-11-161h 00
The Hang! As Seen On Almost Famous Magazine!Behind Brian Wilson’s Rebirth: David Leaf on Live at the Roxy and Beyond interview on The Hang!In this emotional and deeply revealing episode of The Hang! on Almost Famous Magazine, host Scott Saldinger sits down with David Leaf — Peabody and WGAW award-winning writer, director, producer, and author — for a conversation that bridges journalism, music history, and personal faith in creativity. Known for The U.S. vs. John Lennon, Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of SMiLE, and The Night James Brown Saved Boston, David Leaf has spent decades chronicling the artistic journeys of music’s most enigmatic legends.
David shares the remarkable story of how a chance meeting with Dennis Wilson shortly after...
2025-11-041h 24
Everybody Pulls The TarpTARP REPLAY: Miles Zuniga - Changing Your Trajectory With 30 Days Of Focused EffortThis week’s episode is a TARP REPLAY. Andrew re-shares his conversation with Grammy-nominated recording artist & songwriter Miles Zuniga. In 1994, Miles started the band Fastball with Tony Scalzo & Joey Shuffield. Fastball’s smash hit “The Way” was released in 1998 and ultimately became one of the most popular songs of the year. In this conversation, Miles shares a behind-the-scenes look at his journey — and some absolutely incredible stories. You’ll hear powerful ideas on finding inspiration in new places, changing your trajectory with just 30 days of focused energy, & so much more. The wisdom Miles shares applies far beyond music. Programming...
2025-08-1439 min
The Hang! As Seen On Almost Famous Magazine!Inside Fastball's Sonic Ranch Adventure: Tony Scalzo Talks New Album and Creative Process on The Hang!Step into the world of Fastball with an in depth interview featuring Tony Scalzo, singer, bass player, and keyboardist of the renowned Austin-based band. In this engaging conversation, Tony dives deep into the band's latest album 'Sonic Ranch,' sharing insights into their creative process, recording experience at Sonic Ranch in West Texas, and the collaborative nature of their songwriting.
Discover how Fastball's unique blend of musical influences, including nods to bands like The Knack and The Police, shapes their distinctive sound and approach to touring. Tony discusses the evolution of Fastball's music, from their earlier hits...
2025-07-0438 min
WTTS In ConversationTony Scalzo of FastballMatt Pelsor talks with Tony Scalzo of Fastball about their huge hit “Out of My Head” as well as what it’s been like touring with Barenaked Ladies on their Last Summer on Earth tour. He also shares about the experience of writing and recording their recent Sonic Ranch album, and visiting Indy for the US Olympic Swim Trials last year. Fastball joins Sugar Ray and Barenaked Ladies on Sunday, July 20th at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park.
2025-06-3013 min
Tinman PodcastTony Scalzo - Fastball (singer, songwriter)Tony Scalzo is a musician and songwriter best known as the lead singer of Fastball. Scalzo grew up mainly in California, gravitating to music from an early age and joining bands by the time he was 14. In 1992, he decided to move to Austin, TX where he would eventually Joey Shuffield and Miles Zuniga. The trio formed Fastball in 1994.
Fastball combined a fondness for melodic, Beatles-inspired pop with the alternative aesthetic of late-'90s mainstream rock. The band's second album, All the Pain Money Can Buy, went platinum within six months of its release, earning two Grammy nominations alon...
2025-06-1834 min
Stereo Embers: The PodcastStereo Embers The Podcast 0445: Miles Zuniga (Fastball)"Sonic Ranch"
Licking his wounds from the breakup of his band Big Car, the Texas-born singer/songwriter Miles Zuniga found himself out west--and when I say out west I mean about ten minutes from where we record this podcast. Miles got a job working at Chez Panisse and hanging out on Telegraph Avenue at Cody's Books and Amoeba Music. The Big Car experience hadn't been great, so Miles was plotting out his next moves while he worked in Alice Waters' restaurant and I'll let him tell you how that all played out, so let's just fast forward to when he...
2025-06-181h 15
Beyond the Fame with Jason FraleyFastballJason Fraley interviews Fastball lead singer Tony Scalzo as the alternative-rock band performs live at Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore, Maryland on June 8th. They discuss band’s journey to record hits like “The Way,” “Fire Escape,” “Out of My Head” and “You’re an Ocean.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
2025-05-3059 min
Bringin' it BackwardsInterview with FastballWe had the pleasure of interviewing Fastball over Zoom video! Formed in 1994 in Austin, Texas, Fastball combined a fondness for melodic, Beatles-inspired pop with the alternative aesthetic of late-'90s mainstream rock. Guitarist/vocalist Miles Zuniga, bassist/vocalist Tony Scalzo, and drummer Joey Shuffield — all veterans of Austin's underground rock scene — originally banded together under the name Magneto U.S.A. After signing with Hollywood Records, the musicians changed their name to Fastball and released their debut album, Make Your Mama Proud, in 1996. The album demonstrated the band's synthesis of modern flavor and bygone pop hooks, a combination that...
2025-04-041h 08
Tony Mantor's : Almost Live..... NashvilleBehind-the-Scenes with Fastball's Tony ScalzoEver wondered how a hit song changes the trajectory of a band's career overnight?
Join us for an exclusive conversation with Tony Scalzo of Fastball as he takes us through his musical journey, from his early days learning multiple instruments to the roller-coaster ride of fame with their smash hit "The Way."
Tony reveals the band's creative process, the rejuvenation of their sound through his return to bass playing, and the relentless work behind sustaining success in the ever-evolving music industry.
Gain a unique perspective on the pressures and rewards of life in the spotlight, and...
2024-11-2731 min
Milwaukee UncutThanasis Antetokounmpo: Untold Bucks Stories, His Current Comeback and his Love for MKEGet ready for some legendary stories from fan favorite Thanasis Antetokounmpo. In this episode we cover: How his rehab is going and if he's coming back The Bucks Finals run How TA bought (a lot) of tickets for game 7 in Brooklyn TA's solo Championship Parade experience Where TA's energy comes from His first time visiting Giannis in Milwaukee Favorite places in Milwaukee Business ventures Favorite vacation spot Could be play in the NFL Best career moment Closing message to the fans Milwaukee Uncut is presented by 3 Sheeps, Nicolet Law & Northwestern Mutual - Downtown Milwa...
2024-11-2641 min
Load-In Through The BackFastballNo, you’re not out of your head… our guest on Episode 21 of “Load-In Through the Back” is frontman and founder of ‘90s rockers Fastball, Tony Scalzo.
Tony joins Troy and Paul to chat about the newest record “Sonic Ranch,” package tours, surprising co-writes, coming to terms with the stereotypes that surround the music of himself and his peers, the greatest drum fill of all-time, and so much more.
Before you ask, YES, we talk about “The Way.” You’re welcome.
You can find the Fastball catalog wherever you consume music, plus rarities and exclusive content is av...
2024-10-231h 00
Roots of Reality#192 Finding Your Place in Music History with Tony ScalzoIn this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Tony Scalzo about how he and his band Fastball chose their musical style, the popularity of the song "The Way", and the importance of staying grounded in the music industry.
2024-08-2458 min
Vintage Media Grading - The PodcastEpisode 15 - Special Guest - Tony Scalzo of FastballJoin the guys from VMG as they talk to Fastball singer and bassist Tony Scalzo about his career touring, recording music, and collecting vinyl.Support the showMusic provided by Jake Harwood. Follow him on Instagram at @jacob.muzikVisit VMG at www.VMGVinyl.comFollow Jake's band, Loose, on Instagram at @l00se_band Subscribe and support the VMG podcast athttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2254245/support
2024-07-241h 14
ClassicRockHistory.com's PodcastAn Interview With Miles Zuniga & Tony Scalzo Of FastballInterview With Miles Zuniga & Tony Scalzo Of Fastball talking about their brand new album entitled Sonic Ranch. The interview also digs deep into pop culture and what inspired the band.
2024-05-281h 03Everybody Pulls The TarpMiles Zuniga: Changing Your Trajectory With 30 Days Of Focused EffortThis week Andrew talks with Grammy-nominated recording artist & songwriter Miles Zuniga. In 1994, Miles started the band Fastball with Tony Scalzo & Joey Shuffield. Fastball’s smash hit “The Way” was released in 1998 and ultimately became one of the most popular songs of the year. The song was part of an album that went platinum just 6 months after its release & the band was nominated for 2 Grammy awards. Today, Fastball is entering its 4th decade together as a band & showing no signs of slowing down. But none of it’s been easy. In this conversation, Miles shares an honest & candid look at his journ...
2024-04-2538 min
MAGNET Magazine PodcastMAGNET (Instant) Classics Podcast Episode 11: The Making Of Fastball's "Sonic Ranch"For this special edition of the MAGNET “Instant” Classics series, Hobart Rowland teamed up with How Did I Get Here podcast host Johnny Goudie. They sat down with Fastball’s Miles Zuniga and Tony Scalzo to get the real story behind Sonic Ranch, the ninth studio album from the Grammy-nominated power-pop stalwarts. The resilient Austin outfit is celebrating 30 years with Sonic Ranch, which was largely produced by Grammy winner David Garza. It’s set for release on June 14.
2024-04-081h 06
The Corpus Christi Songwriters PodcastEpisode 12 - Tony Scalzo (of Fastball) | The Big ConnectorCorpus Christi Songwriters' Jules Taylor, Jimmy Willden, and Garrett Wieland sit down with our 2024 Corpus Christi Songwriters Festival HEADLINER -- the writer of such hits as "The Way" and "Out Of My Head" -- vocalist, pianist, and bassist, for the band FASTBALL -- Mr. Tony Scalzo! We dig in on his journey with the band and beyond, and what he hopes attendees will get out of the workshop he's hosting during our festival (Saturday, Feb. 17).
For more info and tix info for the fest, visit: ccsongwriters.com
Honorable Mentions: Miles Zuniga, Coastal Bend Music Industry...
2024-02-011h 00The Corpus Christi Songwriters PodcastEpisode 11 - Ordinary Elephant | Multiplicative Widdley WahsCorpus Christi Songwriters' Jules Taylor, Jimmy Willden, and Garrett Wieland, sit down with the incredible Crystal and Pete Damore of Ordinary Elephant -- who will be our opening night headliner at this year's festival! The conversation dives deep, covering inspirations, styles -- and unique songwriting games that are sure to garner interesting results.
Ordinary Elephant will perform at the Corpus Christi Songwriters Festival Friday, Feb. 16 at 9 p.m. For more info, visit ccsongwriters.com
Honorable Mentions: Jaimee Harris, Libby Koch
Join us on Thursday, Feb. 1, for our next guest -- this year's festival...
2024-01-251h 12
DISCOVER TEXASCapZeyeZ #7CapZeyeZ #7
Dave and Nathan discuss Texas music and play clips from Nathan of Stupid Drama, Kathy McCarty, Pariah, Watchtower, Tommy Mack, The Ghost Wolves, Ponytrap, Tony Scalzo, & Renée Woodward.
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I've had a lot of folks concerned that they can't catch the live airings on Satur...
2023-07-2258 min
CobraCast Podcast with Bobby Sharron#485 Tony Scalzo from "Fastball"...On this Episode... What a way to start 2023... Tony Scalzo from Austin's own "Fastball" and my co-host for the episode, Nathan Olivarez from "Stupid Drama" were both in the CobraCast Studio for a great episode to say the least... It was great getting back after the holiday break and to have 2 great guests to start the year off right... For more information on Tony and "Fastball" please go to http://www.fastballtheband.com/ and for Nathan and Stupid Drama please go to https://www.stupiddrama.com/ Much Love and always try to do the right thing ;) Sponsored...
2023-01-032h 15
Chris DeMakes A PodcastTony Scalzo discusses Fastball's "The Way"A newspaper story about a missing couple sparked the idea for Fastball's 1998 hit single "The Way". In this episode, bassist and vocalist Tony Scalzo details the writing, recording, and meteoric rise of this unique and catchy track.Visit http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com to sign up for the Chris DeMakes A Podcast Supporting Cast, where you'll get weekly bonus episodes of The After Party podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-12-191h 11
Shine Light PodcastsThe Hallelujah EpisodeI’m your host Jeff Haley and this is a special episode of Everyone Has A Jeff Buckley Story. Today we will be looking at Hallelujah, a Leonard Cohen composition, crafted by John Cale, and perfected by Jeff BuckleyI asked some friends to tell me where they heard Hallelujah and what the song meant to them. And why it has become so famousGrammy nominated keyboardist, singer and songwriter Rachel Eckroth talked to me about the first time she heard HallelujahDjango Haskins is a North Carolina native who cut...
2022-10-3117 min
Forklift CertifiedEp 50 Flipping Trucks And Fcking Hard Ft Anthony Scalzo & Trevor Agius- sports teams and their crazy fans
- insane serial killers
- beauty standards: now vs then
- “pulling a trinagle on a lion”
- witchcraft / devils work
- bidets vs. toilet paper
- Rubber Ducky Podcast
- Chase buys homeless peoples item for $2 + a cigarette
- looking good for the boys
- flipping trucks and fcking hard
- somehow we got to zombies…?
- DayZ gameplay
- NLE nutting in his girl
- curr...
2022-10-102h 00
Hallowed GroundEpisode 7 | Featuring Tony Scalzo from FastballTony Scalzo and his band Fastball shot to stardom in 1998 with their platinum-selling sophomore album "All the Pain Money Can Buy." Powered by "The Way," "Fire Escape," and "Out of My Head," the album spent an entire year on the Billboard 200.
Twenty-Five years later, the band is back to making new music with the March 2022 release of their EP "Soundtrack" and 2019 album "The Help Machine." Tony spent time with The Hallowed Ground Podcast for an honest talk about the state of the world, the status of the band, and the lessons he has learned.
2022-06-1731 min
The Power Chord Hour PodcastEp 109 - Tony Scalzo (Fastball) - Power Chord Hour PodcastThis week I am joined by Tony Scalzo of Austin, Texas band Fastball. Topics on this one includes:- The bands new Soundtrack ep- Recording a new record at Sonic Ranch Studios with David Garza- Going on tour this summer with Everclear and The Nixons- Big Star being a cut-out bin band in the 80's- Tony's beginnings in the late 70's/early 80's Los Angeles punk scene- Still having goals for Fastball after 25+ years as a band- The large...
2022-06-121h 06
The Great Song Podcast90s Madness: The Way (w Tony Scalzo of Fastball) - Episode 705The road that they walk on is paved in gold, and this episode is definitely gold too. Fastball singer and bassist Tony Scalzo joins us to talk about the band's signature tune, based on a true (if sad) story. Also--
- Miles Zuniga doesn't care about his guitar gear
- Tony Scalzo on classical music and prog, filming on Charmed, and “making serious music out of rock and roll.”
- Lots and lots of baseball. I mean you had to know it was coming.
Thanks so much for producing the show belov...
2021-03-101h 08
Rock SolidFastballPat welcomes Tony Scalzo and Miles Zuniga to the Zoom Room to discuss their career as members of the band Fastball.
2021-02-111h 18
Rock SolidFastballPat welcomes Tony Scalzo and Miles Zuniga to the Zoom Room to discuss their career as members of the band Fastball.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2021-02-111h 18
SlapperCastSubtle Lack of Bagpipes — Tony Scalzo of FastballThis week we're thrilled to welcome Tony Scalzo of the band Fastball on the show! We talk about how the pandemic has affected the music industry, Tony's love for Austin and Houston, and many other subjects.
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2020-12-151h 17
PIERRE PRESSURE PODCASTPPP #25: Tony Scalzo from FastballEpisode 25 of Pierre Pressure Podcast features very special guest Tony Scalzo from the band Fastball. Tony is a talented and prolific songwriter who wrote a string of hits for his platinum-selling band Fastball in the late 90s. He grew up in Orange County, California and moved to Austin, Texas where he still lives today. We have a lively chat about growing up behind the Orange Curtain in the 80s, his musical trajectory starting with piano lessons, playing in marching bands, joining his first cover band at 14, then jumping into songwriting and playing at Hollywood clubs, becoming politically aware after a...
2020-10-201h 18
Dig Me Out: 90s & 00s Rock#508: All The Pain Money Can Buy by FastballBy 1998 the grunge bubble had burst even for the second wave, as sunnier, more eclectic alternative rock fought for radio airwave space against the upstart nu-metal bands and a resurgence of manufactured pop. One of the biggest hits was thanks to the Austin, Texas trio Fastball, whose sophomore album All The Pain Money Can Buy produced the cinematic single "The Way," which along with bands like Harvey Danger, The New Radicals, Imperial Teen, and others provided a momentary bubble of pop uncertainty. Fastball wasn't exactly a one-hit-wonder, charting two additional singles in the top 20. The album oscillates between the...
2020-10-061h 13Dig Me Out: 90s & 00s Rock#508: All The Pain Money Can Buy by FastballBy 1998 the grunge bubble had burst even for the second wave, as sunnier, more eclectic alternative rock fought for radio airwave space against the upstart nu-metal bands and a resurgence of manufactured pop. One of the biggest hits was thanks to the Austin, Texas trio Fastball, whose sophomore album All The Pain Money Can Buy produced the cinematic single "The Way," which along with bands like Harvey Danger, The New Radicals, Imperial Teen, and others provided a momentary bubble of pop uncertainty. Fastball wasn't exactly a one-hit-wonder, charting two additional singles in the top 20. The album oscillates between the...
2020-10-061h 13
The Beaucephus Broadcast23: Tony ScalzoJoining Beau this week is multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter of Fastball, Tony Scalzo! Fastball released their smash hit record "All The Pain Money Can Buy" in 1998 and skyrocketed to the top of the charts with hit singles such as "The Way," "Out Of My Head," and "Fire Escape." Hear from Tony about their success, what has kept the three original members together for over 20 years, and hear the story behind the hit song, "The Way." Plus, Beau talks about what he plans to do to celebrate his 10,000th download!
2020-05-0343 min
The Paul Leslie Hour#378 - Tony Scalzo of Fastball378 - Tony Scalzo of Fastball
Fastball is the much loved trio from Austin, Texas. I'm a longtime fan. You've got to give them credit for their longevity - they've been together for 26 years. Tony Scalzo is a singer, songwriter and recording artist as well as founding member of this great rock 'n roll band. Their new release entitled "The Help Machine" came out in 2019 on CD, vinyl and digital. The reaction to the songs has been very good. Tony Scalzo gives an interesting and energetic interview right here on The Paul Leslie Hour.
2020-03-0624 min
RiYLEpisode 381: Tony Scalzo and Miles Zuniga (of Fastball)It hasn’t always been easy for Fastball. Some night, weeks and even years, playing rock and roll music can feel futile, especially when it’s not clear when the next show might be. But neither Tony Scalzo nor Miles Zuniga hesitate for a second when asked if they’re doing exactly what the should be. And while the future of the Austin band hasn’t always felt certain, the group has remained remarkably consistent. Now in their 25th year, Scalzo, Zuniga and drummer are clearly in it for the long haul, making the most out a lifelong career. The group br...
2020-01-0446 min
The HustleEpisode 240 - Joey Shuffield of FastballThe 90s were a fickle time. Fads came and went, stars were made and just as quickly left behind. Austin's Fastball had what it took for the long haul, but it hasn't been easy. Lead by the dual songwriting chops of Tony Scalzo and Miles Zuniga, the band broke big on their second album with hits like "The Way," "Out of My Head," and "Fire Escape." But, as it often happens, by the time the follow up came out the crowd had moved on. They've never really gone away though and they even released a solid new album recently...
2019-12-111h 17
Por las Rutas de la CuriosidadT1 E44: Canciones que traen historia IILa historia está en todas partes y puede contarse de muchas maneras, entre las cuales la música, por supuesto, no es una excepción: a través de una canción no solo se pueden narrar experiencias personales, sino también describir personajes y sucesos que no pasaron desapercibidos en la sociedad y el tiempo en que vivieron.
En esta edición, ampliaremos el catálogo de canciones que traen historia, pasando por diversos géneros como la ópera, el rock y la salsa, y redescubriremos que los maravillosos mundos de la música y de la historia son aún más fas...
2019-09-231h 34
Strong SongsThe Beatles, Brubeck, Bond and BeyondIt's time for an extra-long episode as Kirk answers your questions about Phil Collins drum solos, musical Wilhelm screams, odd time signatures, Beatles instrumentation, drop-tuned guitars, Bond music, and much more.REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"In the Air Tonight" by Phil Collins from Face Value, 1981Jennifer Hudson sings "The Star Spangled Banner" by Frances Scott Key and John Stafford Smith at Super Bowl XLIII, 2009A YouTube compilation of the Wilhelm ScreamAn excellent Vox video on the history of the "Orchestra Hit" sample"When I Think of You" by Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis from Control, 1986"In My L...
2019-01-2348 min
Cigar City RadioFastballWe talk to Miles Zuniga and Tony Scalzo from Fastball about Austin, TX in the 90s, their platinum selling album All the Pain Money Can Buy, Top 5 hit “The Way”, their new album Step Into Light, and their Nigel Dick-directed music video for “I Will Never Let You Down.” We also talk about Machine Gun Kelly’s “Bad Things”, Pen Pineapple Apple Pen, playing Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, the Columbia Restaurant, and the “Fun-Lucrative Scale.”
2017-04-1053 min